First responders train for media relations during disasters

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KPLR) - Firefighters and emergency medical personnel are trained to respond to disasters and save lives. But often times they have to face the media while trying to do their jobs and get information out to the public.

Tuesday News 11’s Dan Gray was invited to exclusively participate in a media training exercise with the Metro West Fire Protection District.